PHYS 6210
Condensed Matter Physics I
Place & Time
Room S204 & MWF 10:05 – 10:55
Instructor & Office
Zhigang Jiang
Boggs Building, Room B-18
Office hours: Email appointment or stop by
zhigang.jiang(at)physics.gatech.edu
Description
Introduction to condensed matter physics. Crystal structure, electronic and thermal
properties, response to external electric and magnetic fields.
Textbooks
Solid State Physics (Ashcroft/Mermin)
Condensed Matter Physics (Marder, 2nd edition)
Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems (Supriyo Datta)
Grades
Homework (70%); Final Exam (30%)
Academic Integrity
I expect every student to read and comply with the Georgia Tech honor code. See
http://www.honor.gatech.edu/